Possible counterfeit AirPod Pros with mismatched serial and model numbers

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Possible counterfeit AirPod Pros with mismatched serial and model numbers

I was given these AirPod Pro’s new as a gift, Box completely intact, etc. Box had all the normal info on it. No typos or anything suspicious. Upon opening the box, I’ve learned The AirPod Pro case has the same description of a 2nd gen case (lanyard loop on right speaker on bottom), but the serial number when searched comes up as AirPod Pro, and the model number for a 1st gen case (A2190). My AirPod Pros also have 1st gen model numbers (A2084, A2083). When I get on apple and pull up my AirPod’s info, it shows them as AirPod Pro then has a sub text right under saying AirPod Pro 2. If it’s relevant, my phone is an iPhone12 which shows a completely different model number for the AirPods (A2618). The version that comes up is a real version but seems to be older (5A377)

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Original Title: Possible counterfeit AirPod Pros

Posted on Sep 22, 2025 10:40 PM

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KiltedTim

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Sep 23, 2025 6:30 AM in response to Void_Lloyd

Make an appointment at the Genius Bar of your local Apple Store and ask them to examine them. There are too many variables for us to be able to know for sure.

It certainly sounds like they may be counterfeit.

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Void_Lloyd Author

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Sep 23, 2025 5:53 AM in response to Void_Lloyd

I can no longer edit the post but I have also found the box they came in and it says they’re 2nd gen. Found what I believe to be a product number which upon searching also says they are 2nd gen. The mismatched model numbers is what’s getting me though. Maybe I’m overthinking it

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Void_Lloyd Author

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Sep 23, 2025 6:25 AM in response to KiltedTim

Maybe to help me figure out if they are real or not? Maybe help me figure out what would make them definitely real or definitely fake? Maybe be helpful? Like I had said, I Don’t Know if they are. I found things that could mean they're not legit, and things that can counter that. But I Don’t Know for sure, hence why I made this. I’m literally just curious, is it that much of a bother?

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KiltedTim

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Sep 23, 2025 5:51 AM in response to Void_Lloyd

OK... do you have a question for the community?

I'm sorry if someone gave you AirPods that turned out to be counterfeit, but what do you expect us or Apple to do about it?

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Possible counterfeit AirPod Pros with mismatched serial and model numbers

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